The 24-Hour MOvement Guidelines
Make your whole day matter.
an integration of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep
Canada’s first ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines offer clear direction on what a healthy 24 hours looks like for everyone living in Canada.
These guidelines are unique because they don’t just focus on a single movement behaviour but instead look at how all these integrate together. This is the first time there are recommendations on various types of physical activity woven together with guidance on sedentary and sleep behaviours.
0 - 4 Years
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers need to move, sleep and sit the right amounts.
5 - 17 Years
Guidelines encourage kids to sweat, step, sleep and sit the right amounts each day.
18 - 64 Years
Guidelines to help adults move more, reduce sedentary time, and sleep well.
65+ Years
Guidelines to help older adults move more, reduce sedentary time, and sleep well.